Rapid evolution of a mycotic aneurysm of the abdominal aorta due to Salmonella.
The case history is presented of a patient admitted with a Salmonella infection and the development of a mycotic aortic aneurysm within two weeks. The patient could be successfully treated by resection of the aneurysm, primary prosthetic in-situ grafting and antibiotics.
Rutgers
P H
PH
Department of Surgery, Westeinde Hospital, The Hague.
Koumans
R K
RK
Puylaert
J B
JB
Kitslaar
P J
PJ
D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*
D000667:Ampicillin